SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 887
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Porter Renfro, Jr.
 
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
  citizens of Houston in mourning the loss of Porter Renfro, Jr.,
  who died Apri1 22, 2011, at the age of 81; and
         WHEREAS, Porter Renfro, Jr., was born October 6, 1929, in
  Corsicana to the Reverend Porter Renfro, Sr., and Marie Allen
  Renfro; he attended schools in Corsicana and became a Christian
  at an early age; he was baptized at the Greater Renfro Memorial
  Church of God in Christ, which was founded by his father; and
         WHEREAS, After serving his country in the United States
  Army during World War II, he moved to Houston and became an avid
  boxer; he developed his skills and became an accomplished athlete
  who enjoyed sharing his boxing skills with others; and
         WHEREAS, He was an entrepreneur in the hair care industry,
  a driver for the Coach Bus Line, and a freight coordinator for American
  Gear, where he worked for more than 25 years before retiring; and
         WHEREAS, In 1969, Porter married Althea, the love of his
  life, and they became a wonderfully blended family with seven
  children; together, they became leaders in the Fifth Ward
  community and were actively involved with the Zion Hill
  Missionary Baptist Church, where Porter was a deacon; and
         WHEREAS, Porter Renfro was a devoted husband, father, and
  grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
  forever by his family and his many friends; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
  Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
  family of Porter Renfro, Jr.:  his wife, Althea; his six
  children; and his 20 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren;
  and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
  Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
  memory of Porter Renfro, Jr.
 
  Ellis
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 2, 2011, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate